Dolch

For list of frequently used English words, see Dolch word list.
Dolch Computer Systems Inc.
Founded1987
FounderVolker Dolch
Defunct2005
FateAcquired by Kontron AG
Websitedolch.com at the Wayback Machine (archived 1999-11-28)
Dolch Computer Systems PAC 486 next to an IBM P70

Dolch Computer Systems Inc. (stylized as Dolch.) was a manufacturer of high-end ruggedized portable computers for industrial usage.[1]

History

The company was founded by Volker Dolch in 1987 in California. He sold his interest in the company in 1996 but continued to run it until he retired in 2001.[2]

In February 2005, Dolch was acquired by Kontron AG from Siegel-Robert, Inc.[3] Kontron sold its rugged mobile platform to Azonix in 2007.[1]

Products

Portable Add-in Computers (PAC)

A suitcase sized, luggable business computer designed for users seeking top-notch performance, expandability and portability.

  • Dolch PAC 586
  • Dolch PAC 486[4]
  • Dolch PAC 386[5] ( Possibly also known as the V-PAC )

Dolch PAC 60 Series

Part of the main line of PACs, but designed and sold to be used as "Network Sniffers". These systems typically sold with industrial boards featuring commercial expansion such as EISA, and other extended expansion such as Vesa Local Bus. They would also include software and hardware for diagnosing various networking systems, primarily Token Ring, Ethernet, and Fiber Optic.

Example of a Dolch PAC 64.

MegaPAC

Large, Oscilloscope looking models designed to run instrumentation hardware and software. Like other Dolch products it has a high regard for vibration and shock safety.

FlexPAC

Designed as a space efficient yet expandable system while maintaining industrial level chassis strength.

FieldPAC

A aluminum chassis rugged laptop.

  • Dolch FieldPAC FPAC5-233-XG[6]

NotePAC

An incredibly rugged all-metal laptop, akin almost to the Panasonic Toughbook.

DuraPAC

A laptop-luggable hybrid with a fully sealed chassis. Advertised as surviving "Industrial Lethal Zones"

Pack Portable

A direct predecessor to the PAC line of computers, sharing its design philosophy.

  • Dolch 286-Pack Portable Computer[7]

Computer Hardware

The Viper

PCI and ISA video cards designed for use in OEM products, intended to drive external displays and internal LCDs. PitViper cards where shipped with Dolch PAC 60 Series systems.

  • PitViper 535 (Chips & Tech. F65535 Chipset. 1 MB Edo Memory.)
  • PitViper 545 (Chips & Tech. F65545 Chipset. 1 MB EDO memory.)

Integrated Panel Displays

DataView / SmartView

Compact, High Resolution displays with integrated computer hardware designed to replace CRT's confined use conditions.

"The Panel Mount"

Variant of the DataView and SmartView designed to be custom mounted.

OmniView / ECI

Larger panels and integrated PC's designed for use in OEM hardware.

Other Displays

PixelView.

A rugged CRT line.

References

  1. ^ a b "Definition of Dolch". PCMag. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  2. ^ "Volker Dolch, 59; Leader in Designing Computer Processors". Los Angeles Times. 2003-09-20. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. ^ "All news | Kontron Embedded Computers". Kontron AG. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  4. ^ "Dolch PAC". PC Mag. Archived from the original on 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  5. ^ "PAC-386 Offers High-Speed Disk Cache". InfoWorld. Archived from the original on 2021-06-05. Retrieved 2021-06-05.
  6. ^ "Dolch FieldPAC FPAC5-233-XG - Computer - Computing History". www.computinghistory.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-03-26.
  7. ^ "Dolch 286-Pack Portable Computer - Computer - Computing History". The Centre for Computing History. Archived from the original on 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2021-06-07.

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